This article on Habeas Data is the second part in our ‘Prepare for 2026’ series, designed to help you navigate Colombia’s legal landscape with confidence in the upcoming year. Check out the first article of our series here. For companies operating in Colombia, Habeas Data compliance is not optional: its a legal and operational cornerstone.
New Year’s Eve is just around the corner, and while we’re looking forward to Colombian traditions and delicious food, we’re also focused on helping international entrepreneurs and business owners set up and run companies in Colombia smoothly and compliantly. The first quarter of every year is critical, both if you’re looking to incorporate a company
Buying property or investing in land in Colombia can be an exceptional opportunity, but only if and when the legal groundwork is done with precision. For international investors, the Colombian system can feel unfamiliar: documents are decentralized, the registries vary in accuracy, and risks often remain hidden unless uncovered by a rigorous legal review. At
When Law 1787/2016 was enacted, producers, international investors and small farmers alike were anxious to grab a piece of the juicy and promising international opportunity. By then, Colombia became the second South American country to fully legalize medical cannabis production and commercialization. We quickly realized, once the infamous Decree 613/2018 was issued, that the medical
A practical guide for founders expanding into Colombia and Latin America When global investors look into startups in Colombia or the region, one factor consistently separates the funded from the forgotten: legal structure and compliance. At Colombia Legal Edge, we’ve supported dozens of founders setting up and scaling across Latin America from the easiest to
Compare Colombia’s Digital Nomad, Investor, Work and Resident visas — duration, requirements, work rights, tax and FX risks. Practical guidance for startups and founders. Visa (typical label) Who it’s for / purpose Typical duration / renewal Key requirements (high level) Work rights / restrictions Path to residency Important legal/tax/FX notes Digital Nomad (Visa V —
The Dream Deal It was a rainy Tuesday in Bogotá when the founders of a prominent tech startup, let’s call it DataWave, got the call they had been waiting for months: their SaaS analytics platform had caught the attention of a big Mexican distributor. The pitch? “We’ll sell your software across the region. You just
For many foreigners, buying property in Colombia feels like the perfect mix of investment opportunity and lifestyle upgrade. Whether it’s a vacation apartment in Cartagena, a finca outside MedellÃn, or an office space in Bogotá, the real estate market here is increasingly as attractive as it is diverse. But the Colombian legal system has its
Any employer, startup, businessman and company working in Colombian territory often face a key legal decision: should they hire local talent under an employment contract or a service contract? At first glance, service contracts might seem simpler and cheaper — no payroll, fewer obligations, and more flexibility, but this shortcut often backfires. If a service
